My fuel tank on my LF 38 began leaking pretty badly recently. I pumped out
all of the diesel. What are my options for replacement? Should I replace with
a stock sized tank or go another route? Is this something I can do myself?
-Phil James
1982 C&C LF 38
Annapolis, MD
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Phil:
I just did this replacement last winter in my LF38. I had my boat yard do it
but I could have done it myself if I had enough time. The partial bulkhead
just in front of the tank has to be completely removed--a Fein saw works great
for this! Then you have to remove the water heater and
I'm sure Wally will offer a few words when he is next on his email but he
did document this back when he did it to his LF 38 here:
http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/Projects/fuel/index.htm
Ken H.
On 3 May 2015 at 11:17, Phil via CnC-List wrote:
> My fuel tank on my LF 38 began leaking pretty ba
You might want to explore a bladder tank.
I know we boaters have a serious mindset towards hard tanks but diesel bladder
tanks are quite reliable and can be custom made.
Can you cut the top off your existing tank, patch the holes with JB Weld or
similar then drop in a custom bladder tank? Th
Hi All. I’ve been having an offline conversation with Josh, see below.
Perhaps someone else might like to answer Josh’s questions as I can’t…
Rich Knowles
Nanaimo, BC
INDIGO LF38
Almost sold in Halifax, NS.
On May 2, 2015, at 17:41, Josh Muckley wrote:
Doesn't the luff moves forward when y
The quadrant is only an inch above the tank on a LF 38 and there is no way I'd
ever consider a bladder tank in such a precarious position on my boat. A
little bit of rubbing from the cable and you would have diesel fuel all over
the place.
Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD
1983 C&C Landf
Rich,
Less rake = less weather helm. If you go far enough, you end up with lee
helm, which can be dangerous. I doubt you have enough adjustment to get
that far though.
Jake
Jake Brodersen
"Midnight Mistress"
C&C 35 Mk-III
Hampton VA
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I was about to respond that the original tank on my 38 was of a size that it
could be slid over to stbd (once the straps attaching it to a wood platform
were removed) and rotated so it came out through the lid on the cockpit
locker. Then I looks at Wally's photos. All I can say is #%$@& ! And good
Yes, a bit of an oxymoron.
So I was happily replacing 15 year old running rigging on my 121 today when I
discovered the boat came with a 4:1 purchase tucked inside the boom for the
outhaul. Who’d a thunk. Two questions for this knowledgeable group.
Why in the world would I not rip this out a
The wooden wedges in the partners lock the mast into position inside the
partners (ditto for Spartite if you have urethane in the partners). Moving
the base of the mast forward will tilt the mast and increase rake, moving it
aft will decrease rake. But the fore and aft position of the mast at deck
My 121 originally came equipped with single line reefing. I never used it
opting for jiffy reefing. My preference has always been two line reefing
systems. Over the winter I decided, what the heck - give single line a try.
So now I will add two blocks to the main to eliminate some of the fri
My 36 XL/kcb has an identical system and is led to cam cleats above companion
way-winch not required which makes for quick adjustments. PITA to get to--
attach messenger line to aft end of boom out haul line and pull mast end of
system thru. You will probably find the purchase system terminates
In checking out Cat’s Paw today in preparation for launching, I noticed cracks
in the collar around the rudder post where it comes through the cockpit floor
(C&C 35 Mk II, 1974). The collar looks like an aluminum casting, probably the
original one. First, is this sufficiently serious I should
For Pegasus I had one machined out of a hard plastic, similar to micarda.
Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 just west of Ballard, WA.
-- Original message--From: Eric Frank via CnC-List Date: Sun, May 3,
2015 16:56To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Subject:Stus-List RudderPostCollarIn
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Right, we have all agreed (conceeded in my case) that more rake usually
equals more weather helm. However, while discussing rake we are only
taking into consideration the movement of the mast head. The act of moving
the head back actually does two things. One, it tilts or rotates the sail
on app
Pegathy's PO or predecessor did a fuel tank replacement. They sawed a piece out
of the starboard lazarette side to get it in and then did a good, but visible,
patch job. It clearly was not easy. If I had to do it, I would indeed try to
use a bladder inside the remains of the old tank. The old ta
Just looked - Pegathy's mast is in the middle of the step, spacers on both
sides. She's got a bit of lee helm in very light air. Goes away quickly as the
wind comes up.
Seems to me that more rake increases weather helm when the forestay is slacked,
backstay tightened, and the mast step doesn't
Hi Josh,
This reply is really for Mr. Noragon.
You and everybody else agree on the concept that
Sail CE vs. Yacht CLR is going to influence
weather helm. Any objection to moving the
discussion on ways to arrive and influence that
relationship to a new thread? (it might become huge :)
In th
Josh, we've come to really appreciate your comments, especially of late, it
seems you've taken it upon yourself to step up when many times questions
aren't being answered. One of those mysteries of the internet, sometimes
replies don't always come thru in a timely manner. I have been fighting
wea
Hi Eric,
The rudder won't fall out of the quadrant is attached. That said, I
would block between the quadrant and top of rudder log (boat part) or
use one of these
https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/34312?r=~|categoryl1:%22603582%20Power%20Transmission%209and%20Motors%22|~%20~|categoryl
Russ, you can stop by the Harbour Chandler any time Tuesday to Saturday and
offer me a sail, and I’ll bring beer. If the sale doesn’t go through, I won’t
be able to afford to bring beer.
Re the LF38: I’ve repaired and sailed on a lot of boats and, all things taken
into consideration, she is one
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